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When people talk about why they aren't happy, they usually can quickly tick off a list of things. They talk about a job that is going nowhere, overwhelming financial debt, complicated relationships that are stressing them out, or being unhappy with where they are living. When asked to describe what …

This morning as I stood in the hot shower spray prior to leaving for my job as a nurse in the ICU I prayed like I do every other work morning, and the petition was a familiar one at that.<p>"Help me to hear your voice, Lord, and do no harm." I prayed. And while my words weren't exactly, "help me not …

It's 3 p.m., and the sugar cravings are relentless. I've tried satisfying them with a handful of fresh blueberries and some chocolate-covered espresso beans that I found in the back of my desk drawer. But I'm still struggling not to sabotage my withdrawal progress with a chocolate shake from …

My colleagues and I in the third year class at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences recently took our board exams and made the transition from the classroom to the clinic. Now, nearly 100 percent of our time is focused on applying the knowledge we have amassed. Initially, we are …

Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.<p>If you’re one of those ‘treps that craves a caffeine fix every morning, then you’ll definitely enjoy this place. Coffee trader and collector Khalid …

Britons guzzle 70 million cups of coffee each day but few of us realise the extent to which our morning brew affects our bodies from the first sip. Recent research has revealed that a late night shot slows down our internal body clock and stops us sleeping – but it does a whole lot more than have …

Prague's Klementinum library was opened in 1722 and has easily become one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Aside from housing over 20,000 novels for your reading pleasure, this location showcases absolutely stunning Baroque architecture. As you're perusing various timeworn bookshelves, …

<b>(CNN) —</b> Americans are buzzing about vaccines after Republican presidential candidates weighed in during Wednesday's debate -- and once again, some old fearful myths are surfacing.<p>Donald Trump said that if vaccinations were spread out and given a little at a time, "I think you're going to see a big …

These are your must-reads for Fall 2015.<p>Can you feel the chill in the air? Well, maybe not just yet, but autumn days are on their way, and there's no better time than fall to hit the books. Readers certainly have a lot to look forward to this season; with memoirs by literary voices like Patti Smith …

Since the early 1970s the number of female athletes has grown by a whopping 560 percent among high school students and nearly one thousand percent among college students. This is fantastic news, of course: Athletics can lead to lifelong benefits in terms of girls’ (and women’s) health and …

Though back-to-school season has kicked off, that’s no reason to skip out on staying in shape: We still have a few months to go before we’re buried beneath piles of Abominable Snowman outerwear and tucked into our snoods. Fall’s wardrobe may be more covered up than summer’s, but the new season’s …

<i>Originally published on Unwritten by Stephanie Tate.</i><p>My whole life has been a series of sugar free cookies (why?!), salads without croutons (tragic), and <b>choosing to get to resistance 9 on an elliptical instead of getting drinks with friends.</b> Throughout my life, <b>I've been told to lose weight several</b> …

When you think of late-night fun, chances are clubs in big cities like New York, Berlin, or Miami come to mind. And while it's true that there are plenty of up-all-night diversions in those locales, there are also plenty of alternative evening adventures awaiting travelers, both in cities and …

On sandwiches. In smoothies. Out of the jar. We eat peanut butter on the reg. But the one thing we need more of in our lives? Peanut-butter.<p>Here are 21 of the best peanut butter recipes ever.<p><b>No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie</b><p>Slice. Of. Heaven. <b>Get the recipe</b>.<p><b>Chocolate Peanut-Butter Pretzel Bars</b><p>No bake. The …